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2026 20c 1941 Service Amid Strife Women’s Services Coin

Australian women’s auxiliary services were established in 1941, starting with the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), which was formed in March. By the war’s end it was the largest of the Australian women’s services, with almost 27,000 women having served. At first, WAAAF members served as telegraphists, but they wont on to be employed as aircraft ground staff and mechanics, and in administration, radar and signals, stores and maintenance, and kitchens and messes.

The Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) was formed in April 1941 due to a shortage of telegraphists in the Navy. Initially, only 14 women were employed at HMAS Harman near Canberra, but by the end of the war more than 3,000 women had enlisted. In August 1941, the Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS) was formed to release more Army men for service overseas; 24,000 women ultimately enlisted. The AWAS was the only non-medical women’s service to send personnel overseas, with members serving in Dutch and Australian New Guinea in 1944 and 1945.

The three women’s services were disbanded after the war, but were reconstituted in the 1950s. Separate services for women were ultimately disbanded in the 1980s. From that time to the present, the three services have gradually opened all roles to women.

This 2026 20c Coloured Uncirculated Coin commemorates this significant milestone in Australian military history.

Struck by the Royal Australian Mint from CuNi, these 20c coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and have a mintage of 40,000.

DESIGN

The reverse of the coin features a design by Mint coin designer Aaron Baggio, commemorating the three women’s services formed in 1941 as well as the monetary denomatinion. The colour print is inspired by the uniform of the WAAAF, the first and largest of the women’s services. Also includes the inscriptions “1941” and “WOMEN’S SERVICES”.

The coin’s obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and the 2026 year-date.

PRESENTATION

Each coin is presented encapsulated in a blue presentation card, featuring images of Australian women’s personnel serving.

Technical Specifications

Year Date	2026
Denomination (AUD)	0.20
Metal Content	CuNi
Mass (g)	11.30
Diameter (mm)	28.52
Finish	Uncirculated
Maximum Mintage	40,000
Reverse / Obverse Designer	A. Baggio / D. Thorne
Packaging	Coin in presentation card

ABOUT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT

The Royal Australian Mint, established in 1965 through the Royal Australian Mint Act, is the sole producer of Australia's circulating coins. Located in Canberra, it was officially opened on February 22, 1965, by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Its primary purpose is to produce legal tender coins for circulation, commemorative coins, and other numismatic products, ensuring a stable supply of high-quality coins. The Mint has embraced modern minting technologies, investing in state-of-the-art equipment and techniques.

Known for its innovative designs, the Mint's coins often feature iconic Australian symbols, historical events, and cultural motifs, celebrating the nation's diverse heritage and natural beauty. It issues commemorative coins to mark significant events, anniversaries, and milestones, highly sought after by collectors.

Internationally recognized for excellence in coin production and design, the Mint has won numerous awards and collaborates with mints worldwide. It engages the public through tours, educational programs, exhibitions, and events, promoting numismatic awareness and showcasing its heritage.

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